| set in a coaching inn dating from the 12th century, this upscale pub with rooms is 16 miles from the medieval salisbury cathedral and 15 miles from longleat safari park. the refined rooms with country-style furnishings feature free wifi, flat-screen tvs, nespresso machines and high-end toiletries. some have vaulted ceilings, sofabeds, 4-poster beds and/or free-standing baths. full english breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the pub features a genteel restaurant with a traditional bar, fireplaces, and exposed-wood beams
Bristol Airport 1 hr 12
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